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DISCUSSION OF THEORY AND CONCEPTS

Tensile tests and compression tests are methods used to understand how
materials behave under different loading conditions. In a tensile test,
specimens are fixtured into the test apparatus, and a force is applied by
separating the machine crossheads. The crosshead speed can be adjusted to
control the strain rate. Data from the test help determine properties such as
tensile strength, yield strength, modulus of elasticity, and ductility. These
tests are versatile and applicable to various materials including metals,
plastics, fibers, adhesives, and rubbers, and can be conducted at different
temperatures.

On the other hand, compression tests involve loading the specimen between
two plates and applying force by moving the crossheads together.
Deformation versus applied load is recorded during the test. Compression
tests provide insight into properties like elastic limit, proportional limit, yield
point, yield strength, and compressive strength, especially for materials
subjected to compressive loads. Both tests offer valuable information about
material behavior and are crucial for understanding material characteristics
and performance in different applications.

INTRODUCTION

Material strength refers to its ability to withstand an applied load


without failing or undergoing plastic deformation. This field of study analyzes
the forces acting on materials and their resulting deformations. When loads
are applied to mechanical members, internal stresses are generated within
the part. These stresses cause various forms of deformation, including
complete fracture. Measurements of these deformations are termed strain,
providing insights into the material’s behavior under load.

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